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Basil • Character Basil was one of two “tired and grumpy” wizards working at the Portkey landing site at the 1994 Quidditch World Cup (GF7)… Read More

Birmingham • Cities Birmingham is located in west-central England and, after London, is the country’s second most populated city. The second time Harry rode the Knight Bus, the bus jumped from Grimmauld Place to “just outside Birmingham,” according to Stan Shunpike (OP24). Location: Map of Wizarding Britain… Read More

Black Forest • Forests Shortly after Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys travelled via Portkey to the Quidditch World Cup, Basil told them that they needed to move out of the way because a big party would arrive from the Black Forest in a few minutes (GF7). This party was travelling via Portkey, then,… Read More

Bonaventure • Transportation Ship taken by the witch Gormlaith to cross the Atlantic in search of her niece Isolt, founder of Ilvermorny School of Wizardry (Pm). Read More

Bristol • Cities Bristol is a seaside city (and county) located in southwestern England near Chipping Sodbury, where Rowling grew up. Hagrid flew the motorcycle over this city on his way to Privet Drive, at which time baby Harry fell asleep (PS1). Location: Map of Wizarding Britain… Read More

Broom Compass • Transportation A Broom Compass is a useful broomstick accessory, invaluable for long journeys. Read More

Broom race between bitter rivals from Aberdeen to Rome ends in the destruction of the Colosseum • Event 1754 – Many spectators gathered at the finish line to watch Torquil McTavish of Scotland and Silvio Astolfi Italy race from Aberdeen to the Colosseum in Rome. It is not known who won, but, by the time explosions damaging the Colosseum awoke the Muggles of Rome, Astolfi had been transfigured… Read More

Broomstick Magic • Magical effects Broomstick Magic comprises the various magical spells cast on brooms to help with riding and flying. Read More

Bubble-Head Charm • Spells The Bubble-Head Charm encloses the head of the caster with a bubble of breathable air. Read More

Bulwark • Towns Bulwark is a residential area in Chepstow, in the county of Monmouthshire, South Wales… Read More